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China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine
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China's Jiangxi Copper to Acquire SolGold for $1.2B, Securing Major Ecuador Copper Mine

Chinese state-owned miner Jiangxi Copper is set to acquire London-listed SolGold for $1.2 billion, gaining control of the massive Cascabel copper project in Ecuador amid a global resource scramble.

LS Eco Energy Bets $19M on Vietnam Rare Earths to Loosen China's Grip
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LS Eco Energy Bets $19M on Vietnam Rare Earths to Loosen China's Grip

South Korea's LS Eco Energy is investing $19 million in Vietnam's rare-earth sector, a strategic move to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China for EVs and robotics.

Korea Zinc Wins Court Battle, Clearing Path for $7.55B Tennessee Refinery
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Korea Zinc Wins Court Battle, Clearing Path for $7.55B Tennessee Refinery

A Seoul court dismissed an injunction against Korea Zinc's capital increase, paving the way for its $7.55B Tennessee refinery. The win for Chairman Choi comes amid an intensifying management control dispute.

Mitsubishi Taps Kazakhstan for Gallium, Hedging Against China's Grip on EV Metals
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Mitsubishi Taps Kazakhstan for Gallium, Hedging Against China's Grip on EV Metals

Mitsubishi Corp. will begin importing gallium from Kazakhstan in 2026, a strategic move to reduce Japan's reliance on China for the metal crucial to EVs and semiconductors.

U.S. Secures Critical Minerals Access in New Tariff Deal with Indonesia
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U.S. Secures Critical Minerals Access in New Tariff Deal with Indonesia

The U.S. and Indonesia have reached a new tariff agreement. Indonesia gets exemptions for palm oil and coffee, while the U.S. secures access to critical minerals.

Latin America's Geopolitical Chessboard: US-China Rivalry & The Race for Critical Resources
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Latin America's Geopolitical Chessboard: US-China Rivalry & The Race for Critical Resources

US-China rivalry in Latin America intensifies over critical minerals, digital infrastructure, and trade, reshaping global supply chains and investment for tech and energy sectors.

Argentina's Populist Shift: Reshaping Latin America's Geopolitical Chessboard
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Argentina's Populist Shift: Reshaping Latin America's Geopolitical Chessboard

Argentina's new populist government signals a major shift in Latin American geopolitics, impacting global trade, critical mineral supply chains, and investment. An expert analysis from PRISM.

China's Rare Earth Gambit: A Looser Grip or a Smarter Squeeze?
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China's Rare Earth Gambit: A Looser Grip or a Smarter Squeeze?

Beijing is issuing longer-term rare earth export licenses. PRISM analyzes if this is a genuine policy shift or a strategic move to undermine Western supply chains.